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CITRoËN has a presence on every continent,
a   complete   product   range,
bringing
  together   technology   and   a   permanent   spirit   of   innovation,
for
  a   modern   and   creative   approach   to   mobility.
We
  thank   you   and   congratulate   you   on   your   choice.
Reading the detailed sections is essential to make   the   most   of   your   vehicle,   in   complete  
s
afety.
Your
  vehicle   is   fitted   with   only   some   of   the  
e
quipment   described   in   this   document,  
d
epending   on   the   trim   level,   version   and   the  
s
pecifications   for   the   country   in   which   it   is   sold.
The
  fitting   of   electrical   equipment   or  
a
ccessories   which   are   not   recommended  
b
y   CITROËN   may   result   in   a   failure   of  
y
our   vehicle's   electronic   system.   Contact  
a
  CITROËN   dealer   for   information   on   the  
r
ecommended   equipment   and   accessories.
at the wheel of your new vehicle,
getting  to   know   each   system,
each
  control,   each   setting,
makes
  your   trips,   your   journeys
more
  comfortable   and   more   enjoyable.
Happy motoring!
We draw your attention to the following... 

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INFORMATION TEcH
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190 Fuel  tank
192 M isfuel prevention (Diesel)
193
 R
unning   out   of   fuel   (Diesel)
194
 a
d
blu
 e
® additive and SCR 
system
 
(BlueHDi   Diesel)
202
 T
emporary   puncture   repair  
k
it
207
 C
hanging   a   wheel
214
 S
now chains
215
 C
hanging
 a bu
 lb
224
 C
hanging
 a f
 use
231
 
b
at
tery
234
 E
nergy
 
economy   mode
235
 C
hanging   a   wiper   blade
236
 T
owing
 
the   vehicle
238
 T
owing
 
a   trailer
240
 
a
d
vice on care and 
maintenance
242
 ac
cessories 247
 bo
nnet
249
 Pe
 trol   engines
250 D iesel eng ines
251 C hecking   levels
255
 C
hecks 260
 Pe
trol   engines
263
 Pe
 trol   weights
266 LP G e ngine
267 L PG   weights
268
 D
iesel
 eng
 ines
270
 D
iesel
 eng
 ines
272
 D
imensions
2 74
 I
dentification
 ma
 rkings279
 E
mergency   or   assistance
281
 
 eMyWay
335 A udio   system
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Exterior
customising kits
These expressive stickers form part   of   a   range   of   kits,   very  
d
ifferent   one   from   another,   which  
a
llow you to create a unique 
and
  attractive   exterior   for   your  
v
ehicle.
Guide-me-home lighting
After switching off the ignition, under low lighting conditions the headlamps remain   on   for   a   few   seconds   to   help   you   leave   the   vehicle.
Active city Brake
The purpose of this system is to avoid a frontal collision   or   reduce   the   speed   of   impact   if   the  
d
river   fails   to   take   action   or   does   not   take  
s
ufficient   action.
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Stop & Start
This system puts the engine t
emporarily   on   standby   during  
s
tops   in   the   traffic   (red   lights,   traffic  
j
ams,   etc...).   The   engine   restarts  
a
utomatically   as   soon   as   you   want  
t
o   move   off.   The   Stop   &   Start   system  
r
educes   fuel   consumption,   exhaust  
e
missions   and   the   noise   level   when  
s
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Before moving off, if the passenger compartment is too warm, ventilate it by   opening   the   windows   and   air   vents   before   using   the   air   conditioning.
Above
  30   mph   (50   km/h),   close   the   windows   and   leave   the   air   vents
 ope
n.
Remember
  to   make   use   of   equipment   that   can   help   keep   the
 t
emperature   in   the   passenger   compartment   down   (sunroof   and   window
 b
linds...).
Switch
  off   the   air   conditioning,   unless   it   has   automatic   regulation,   as
 s
oon   as   the   desired   temperature   is   attained.
Switch
  off   the   demisting   and   defrosting   controls,   if   not   automatic.
Switch
  off   the   heated   seat   as   soon   as   possible.
Switch
  off   the   headlamps   and   front   foglamps   when   the   level   of   light  
d
oes   not   require   their   use.
Avoid
  running   the   engine   before   moving   off,   particularly   in   winter;   your  
v
ehicle   will   warm   up   much   faster   while   driving.
Eco-driving
Eco-driving is a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Optimise the use of your gearbox
With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up without waiting. During   acceleration   change   up   early.
With
  an   automatic   or   electronic   gearbox,   give   preference   to   automatic  
m
ode   and   avoid   pressing   the   accelerator   pedal   heavily   or   suddenly.
The
  gear   shift   indicator   invites   you   engage   the   most   suitable   gear:   as  
s
oon   as   the   indication   is   displayed   in   the   instrument   panel,   follow   it  
s
traight   away.
For
  vehicles   fitted   with   an   electronic   or   automatic   gearbox,   this  
i
ndicator   appears   only   in   manual   mode.
drive smoothly
Maintain a safe distance between vehicles, use engine braking rather than   the   brake   pedal,   and   press   the   accelerator   progressively.   These  
p
ractices   contribute   towards   a   reduction   in   fuel   consumption   and   CO
2 
emissions
 
and
 
also
 
helps
 
reduce
 
the
 
background
 
traffic
 
noise.
control the use of your electrical 
equipment
If your vehicle has cruise control, make use of the system at speeds a bove   25   mph   (40   km/h)   when   the   traffic   is   flowing   well.As
  a   passenger,   if   you   avoid   connecting   your   multimedia   devices  
(
film,   music,   video   game...),   you   will   contribute   towards   limiting   the  c
onsumption   of   electrical   energy,   and   so   of   fuel.
Disconnect   your   portable   devices   before   leaving   the   vehicle.  

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Limit the causes of excess consumption
Spread loads throughout the vehicle; place the heaviest items in the bottom   of   the   boot,   as   close   as   possible   to   the   rear   seats.
Limit
  the   loads   carried   in   the   vehicle   and   reduce   wind   resistance   (roof  
b
ars,   roof   rack,   bicycle   carrier,   trailer...).   Use   a   roof   box   in   preference.
Remove
  roof   bars   and   roof   racks   after   use.
At
  the   end   of   winter,   remove   snow   tyres   and   refit   your   summer   tyres.
Observe the recommendations on 
maintenance
Check the tyre pressures regularly, when cold, referring to the label in the   door   aperture,   driver's   side.
Carry
  out   this   check   in   particular:
-
 
b
 efore   a   long   journey,
-
 
a
 t   each   change   of   season,
-
 
a
 fter   a   long   period   out   of   use.
Don't
  forget   the   spare   wheel   and   the   tyres   on   any   trailer   or   caravan.
Have
  your   vehicle   serviced   regularly   (engine   oil,   oil   filter,   air   filter,  
p
assenger   compartment   filter...)   and   observe   the   schedule   of  
o
perations   recommended   in   the   maintenance   and   warranty   guide.
With
  a   Blue   HDi   Diesel   engine,   if   the   SCR   system   is   faulty   your   vehicle  
b
ecomes   polluting;   go   to   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified   workshop  
w
ithout   delay   to   have   the   emissions   of   nitrous   oxides   brought   back   to  
t
he   legal   level.
When
  refuelling,   do   not   continue   after   the   third   cut-off   of   the   nozzle   to  
a
void   any   over flow.
At
  the   wheel   of   your   new   vehicle,   it   is   only   after   the   first   1   800   miles    
(3
  000   kilometres)   that   you   will   see   the   fuel   consumption   settle   down   to  
a
  consistent   average. 
Eco-driving  

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Petrol - Diesel instrument panels, manual, electronic  
o r   automatic   gearbox
Provided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.
1.
 R
 ev counter.  
 I
ndicates the speed of rotation of the 
engine
  (x   1   000   rpm).
2.
 V
ehicle speed.  
 I
ndicates   the   current   speed   of   the   moving  
v
ehicle   (mph   or   km/h).
3.
 E
ngine coolant temperature.  
 I
ndicates   the   temperature   of   the   engine  
c
oolant
 li
 quid.
dials
7. Lighting dimmer button.   Adjusts the level of the instrument and controls i
llumination   and   the   interior   mood   lighting.4. display screen.
5. F uel level.  
 I
ndicates   the   quantity   of   fuel   remaining   in  
t
he   tank.
6.
  di
splay management button.
 A
lternates   display   between   range   and   trip  
mil
eage
 re
 corder.
 S
ervicing
 in
 formation.
 R
esets the selected function to zero (trip 
distance
  recorder   or   service   indicator).For
  more   information,   refer   to   the  
p
aragraph   relating   to   the   button   or  
f
unction   and   its   associated   display. 

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Screen
E. Service indicator  (
miles   or   km),   then  
 
T
otal mileage recorder  
 T
hese two functions are displayed 
successively
  when   switching   on   the   ignition
F.
 E
ngine oil level indicator  
 A
ppears   a   few   seconds   after   switching   on  
t
he   ignition,   then   disappears.
A. S
peed limiter
  (
mph
 
or
 
km/h)
 
or
  cr
uise control.
B.
 G
ear shift indicator.
c
.
 E
lectronic  or automatic gearbox 
information.
d
.
 R
ange  
 (
miles
 
or
 
km)
 
or
 T
rip mileage recorder.
Monitoring  

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RACING petrol instrument panel, manual gearboxProvided with permanent back-lighting, the instrument panel groups together the vehicle's dials and indicator and warning lamps.
1.
 R
 ev counter.  
 I
ndicates the speed of rotation of the 
engine
  (x   1   000   rpm).
2.
 V
ehicle speed.  
 I
ndicates   the   current   speed   of   the   moving  
v
ehicle   (mph   or   km/h).
3.
 E
ngine coolant temperature.  
 I
ndicates   the   temperature   of   the   engine  
c
oolant
 li
 quid.
dials
7. Lighting dimmer button.   Adjusts the level of the instrument and controls i
llumination   and   the   interior   mood   lighting.4. display screen.
5. F uel level.  
 I
ndicates   the   quantity   of   fuel   remaining   in  
t
he   tank.
6.
  di
splay management button  
 A
lternates   display   between   range   and   trip  
mil
eage
 re
 corder.
 S
ervicing
 in
 formation.
 R
esets the selected function to zero (trip 
distance
  recorder   or   service   indicator).For
  more   information,   refer   to   the  
p
aragraph   relating   to   the   button   or  
f
unction   and   its   associated   display.